Banner Jumper Knitting Pattern

Banner Sweater in Rowan Fine Tweed Haze

What is Being Made

The Banner is a knitted sweater designed by Chloe Thurlow, available in nine sizes ranging from chest measurements of 71-76 cm up to 152-157 cm. This intermediate-level garment features a sophisticated combination of fairisle colorwork and lace patterning, making it a striking piece suitable for various occasions and body types.

Craft and Technique

This is a knitting project classified at intermediate difficulty, requiring competency with multiple techniques. The sweater incorporates fairisle colorwork—a traditional method of working with multiple yarn colors within rows to create intricate patterned bands. The design progresses from the fairisle band section into a delicate lace pattern worked from a chart, demonstrating a transition between two distinct stitch techniques within a single garment.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques Used

• Fairisle colorwork: Worked in a 20-row pattern repeat using contrasting colors to create a decorative band
• Lace patterning: Shoulder lace chart worked after the fairisle section, creating an openwork design
• Decreasing: Multiple decrease methods including K2tog (knit two together) and P2tog (purl two together) for shaping armholes and waist definition
• Stockinette stitch: The foundation stitch used in sections worked in yarn A only
• Chart-based construction: The garment is worked following written instructions coordinated with stitch charts for pattern accuracy

Materials: Yarn and Needles

Yarn: The Banner is knitted using Rowan Fine Tweed Haze, a 50-gram yarn weight. The pattern requires three colors from this yarn line:

• Yarn A: Mist 007 (3-6 balls depending on size)
• Yarn B: Ash 008 (1 ball for all sizes)
• Yarn C: Nero 009 (1-2 balls depending on size)

Needles: The pattern calls for two pairs of needles:

• 3½mm needles (UK size 10 / US size 4): Used for ribbed sections and initial cast-on
• 4mm needles (UK size 8 / US size 6): Used for the main body of the sweater

Gauge and Tension

Achieving correct tension is essential for this garment's proper fit. The pattern specifies 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10 centimeters when measured over the lace pattern, and 24 stitches and 29 rows to 10 centimeters in the main stitch pattern. Knitters should swatch before beginning to ensure their tension matches these specifications, as variations will affect the final garment measurements.

Construction Details

The sweater is constructed in pieces, with the back worked first. The pattern begins with a cast-on of 87 to 169 stitches depending on size, and includes a fairisle band section worked over 56 rows. Armhole shaping is achieved through strategic decreasing at both ends of rows, with the number of decreases varying by size. The garment transitions from fairisle colorwork to lace patterning after the initial band is complete, adding visual interest and demonstrating advanced knitting skill.